Chatbot intervention to help adolescents with digital addictions

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of a chatbot-assisted intervention designed to reduce Internet gaming disorder and social media addiction among adolescents aged 10-19. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which receives the chatbot support, or a psycho-educational control group. The study will evaluate primary outcomes related to digital addiction and secondary outcomes such as sedentary behavior and mental distress through questionnaires at baseline, post-treatment, and a 3-month follow-up. The goal is to determine if the chatbot can significantly improve the participants' conditions compared to the control group.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Students at grades 5-6 in primary schools or grades 7-12 in secondary schools,
* Positive screening results of IGD and/or SMA) based on the validated screening tools
* Using smartphone or Internet on a daily base, 4) students' and parental consent,
* Chinese speaking.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current use of any psychotropic medication.

Where it's running

• JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Xue Yang, Doctoral — Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Study coordinator: Xue Yang, Doctoral
• Email: sherryxueyang@cuhk.edu.hk
• Phone: +85256237005

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.